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The situation is so fluid and there are still many games left in the regular season, but it would appear the first-round playoff opponent for the Raptors will come from this group of three:

BROOKLYN NETS

The teams are still in a dogfight for the Atlantic Division title, which will determine post-season seeding. The Raptors and Nets have split four games, and the tiebreaker will be end-of-season record against division opponents.

CHICAGO BULLS

Toronto won two of three against the Bulls this season. Chicago’s trademark defence and experience will be factor. If there’s a tie for fourth and fifth at the end of the year, Toronto holds the tiebreaker and would be third in the conference as a division winner.

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WASHINGTON WIZARDS

Toronto again holds the tiebreaker by virtue of a 3-1 edge in the season series. The Wizards are the least experienced of the likely opponents, but all-star guard John Wall and a group of quick big men have given Toronto fits at times.

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